Flying from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) leaving from here.
Marseille Provence Airport is located in Marseille. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to MRS.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Johannesburg to MRS leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is around 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Johannesburg to MRS flight? Check in to a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MRS and shut your eyes sooner:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport is 363 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 581 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Johannesburg to MRS, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Marseille. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to MRS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Marseille, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Marseille
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Marseille Provence Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Marseille:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Les Calanques, Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde and Basilique du Sacre-Ceour are top attractions which should feature on every Marseille itinerary.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Marseille. Around 257 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Around 161 kilometres east of Marseille, Nice is another essential stop in France. Start your sightseeing at Mission Promenade des Anglais, Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais.
